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Interesting Notes

Heliopsis "Ballerina"- One of the best False Sunflowers with a compact(3') habit. The semi-double flowers attract butterflies from June through September. GardenNJ.com

This oxeye cultivar is a compact, clump-forming, upright perennial which typically grows 2-3' tall. Features semi-double, orange-yellow, daisy-like flowers (2-3" diameter) with brown center disks atop stiff stems that seldom need staking. Noted for its lengthy summer to early fall bloom. Glossy, deep green foliage. Heliopsis is both similar in appearance to and closely related to Helianthus, the true sunflowers. Good fresh cut flower. Kemper Center for Home Gardening

The leaves of this species have been employed in folk remedies, such as honey sweetened teas for loosening lung congestion or reducing fever. The stems have been used to treat malaria.

This is a great plant for the busy home gardener who expects his plants to give him more than he deserves. It will produce arm loads of flowers all summer long and never once ask for decent soil or proper care. It will even thrive on heavy clay where other flowers refuse to grow. And bees, wasps, flies, and butterflies will feed on the nectar and enjoy it while the "gardener" is away doing real work.

WARNING
Left to its own devices, oxeye sunflower reseeds abundantly and tends to become a weed. It can easily be kept under control by autumn deadheading since it does not spread from rhizomes. floridata

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun, but may tolerate drought. Propagate by seed, cuttings or division every 2-3 years. Deadhead to extend the blooming season. Low maintenance. Best utilized in the back of a border garden to accent lower growing, brightly colored perennials, as well as wildflower, and cutting gardens.